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Homemade Peanut Butter Cup Hot Chocolate

This Homemade Peanut Butter Cup Hot Chocolate recipe is decadent with chocolate and peanut butter flavors. It's easy to make and perfect to drink on a chilly day.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, hot cocoa, peanut butter, peanut butter hot chocolate
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 692kcal

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • whisk
  • measuring spoons and cups
  • 2 mugs

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped peanut butter cups
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • whipped cream
  • additional chopped peanut butter cups, for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, over medium heat, bring the milk to almost boiling – don’t let it boil. Whisk in the cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt until dissolved.
  • At this point, add in ½ cup of chopped peanut butter cups and peanut butter, whisk until melted and smooth. Bring to a boil and stir for about one minute, or until it starts to thicken. Remove the pan from the heat and mix in the vanilla.
  • Divide hot chocolate between two mugs and top with whipped cream and some chopped peanut butter cups for garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 692kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 707mg | Potassium: 864mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 62g | Vitamin A: 435IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 377mg | Iron: 3mg